May 25, 2013

Did Aretha Accidentally Announce the ‘Idol’ Winner? (Watch)

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*Aretha Franklin provided an awkward moment during Thursday’s “American Idol” finale when she referred to finalist Candice Glover as “a winner,” before she was officially announced. “Candice, you’re a winner,” the legend said from a huge screen in LA’s Nokia Theater. The Queen of Soul immediately followed it up with, “Win or lose – you’re [...]




Jason Derulo Tests Neck With Headstand in New Video

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*Singer Jason Derulo tested the strength of his neck after breaking it a year ago by performing a hands-free headstand in the video for his upcoming single, “The Other Side.” He tells Ryan Seacrest, “I wanted to go to the extreme… I wanted to do something that showed the strength of where I’ve come from… [...]




Chris Brown on Rihanna Beating ‘I Was Arrogant’; Explains Valet Drama

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*Chris Brown was a guest on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show today and spoke about several of his recent headline-making activities, including an incident with a parking valet earlier this month. As previously reported, Brown blew up at the attendant outside of Pinz bowling alley in Studio City, claiming the man overcharged him. Although the parking [...]




‘Idol’: Nicki Minaj Shows Up Late; Candice Wows Again (Clips)

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Keith Urban, Randy Jackson and Mariah Carey were on hand for the evening’s first performance by Curtis Finch Jr., while Nicki Minaj was just arriving to the studio. Host Ryan Seacrest explained that Minaj was “stuck in traffic” on the 405 and kept the show moving until she arrived. He announced that the top 10 [...]




Can ‘American Idol’ Survive Nicki Minaj?

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*For those brave souls still trying to stick with “American Idol” this season, FOX announced today that it’ll all be over on May 16, when a winner from the Top 20 selected this week will be crowned. As previously reported, the show hit an all-time ratings low this week, and judging from Twitter comments and [...]




Mariah on Minaj: ‘We All Need to Accept Each Other for Who We Are’ (Audio)

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*Well, tonight’s the night. “American Idol” begins its 12th season at 8 p.m. amid anticipation fomented for months by reported bickering between new judges Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey. Ever since the leaked video of Minaj yelling at Mariah during an audition taping in October and subsequent reports that they don’t get along, the two [...]




Denzel’s Mystery Date at Golden Globes is … His Daughter! (Watch)

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*Before anybody tries to start some ish, let the record show that the woman on Denzel Washington‘s arm as he walked the red carpet at the Golden Globes was his daughter, Olivia. In fact, before beginning their interview on Sunday night’s red carpet, Mr. Washington advised E!’s Ryan Seacrest, “It’s not my wife Pauletta, it’s [...]




‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ to Follow Kim K. Pregnancy

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*During his appearance on “The Tonight Show” Thursday, “American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest, the executive producer of all things Kardashian on E!, revealed just how much of Kim Kardashian’s pregnancy will be shown on her reality show. “Now, are you in there with the obstetrician?” Jay Leno asked, acting like he was holding a camera. [...]




Nicki, Mariah Forced to Say One Nice Thing about the Other (Listen)

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*“American Idol” producers were hit right off the bat with questions about the authenticity of an alleged feud between judges Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey during a TCA panel Tuesday in Pasadena. The two divas join returning judge Randy Jackson and newcomer Keith Urban for the show’s 12th season, which begins next Wednesday amid reports [...]




Stevie Wonder to Honor Dick Clark at American Music Awards

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*Stevie Wonder is to pay tribute to the Dick Clark at the “American Music Awards,” which was founded by the late legend and is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Clark died in April at the age of 82, having suffered a “massive heart attack” after undergoing outpatient surgery. Wonder will pay tribute to Clark’s legacy with [...]




Seacrest Out: Terrence J Begins ‘E! News’ Gig Tonight

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*Beginning tonight, “106 & Park’s” Terrence Jenkins will replace Ryan Seacrest as co-host of E! News with Giuliana Rancic. His debut will feature an exclusive interview with Chris Brown. The move comes as the hour-long show looks to expand beyond celebrity, focusing more broadly on pop culture, politics, fashion and music, according to the Hollywood [...]




Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj in New ‘Idol’ Promo (Watch)

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*”The show that started it all is starting our best season yet,” touts Ryan Seacrest in a new promo for “American Idol.” He appears with judges Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban and Randy Jackson in the clip, tweeted out by Seacrest on Thursday. Season 12 of will debut over two nights in early 2013: [...]




Premiere Dates Announced for Mary Mary, American Idol

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*WE tv and Fox have announced the season premiere dates for their respective reality shows “Mary Mary” and “American Idol.” Season 2 of “Mary Mary,” featuring Erica and Tina Campbell of the Grammy award-winning gospel duo, will premiere on Thursday, Dec. 6 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. [Watch a sneak peek below.] This season, the sisters [...]




Ryan Seacrest Says Mariah v. Nicki Got a Little Intense

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*First of all, on this Mariah Carey v. Nicki Minaj stuff, are they serious? Ryan Seacrest says yes. The feuding ladies, from the opposite side of the spectrum, were caught going at it during an “Idol” tryout in Charlotte, N.C. According to reports, the two divas were fighting over a contestant when Minaj basically announced [...]




Nicki Minaj to Star in Her Own E! Reality Series?

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*E! has yet to confirm, but there are rumors that Nicki Minaj has scored her own reality series at the network. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] The reports were sparked by gossip blogger Perez Hilton, who claims that the 29-year-old singer/rapper has a project in the works with the network, citing sources close to the [...]